For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 06, 2005

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Like a heartbeat, the big ceremonial drum could be heard for miles in all directions. Elizabeth and I went to the sacred fire where we were given tobacco and bits of fresh cedar. "Put them in the fire," they said. This is a place to pray. These are a gift to mother earth to thank her for all she has given us." I put the gifts into the fire and thought about my mother...and all of the gifts she had given me.